Author of fiction

A few things I noticed in the classroom. The things that children write... "If its less than 90 degrees its a cute angel" "Lowry's...

An Event in Autumn After reading the entire series of 10 Wallander novels, it was a joy to discover this previously unpublished story...

I remember my teaching experience many years ago at a local primary school. The children were talking about how the human body works. ...

I've used this flow chart in the past. I've come to realise that the references to being a bit of an idiot are mainly about myself....

Q5. The wizards call somebody 'You Know Who'. They seem frightened to say his name. Who is he? Q6. Who is the only person (with the...

1. What is the number of the house in Privet Drive where the Dursley's live? 2. What is the name of the company where Mr Dursley...

Very sad to hear the news about Henning Mankell, who passed away in his sleep on Monday morning, 5th October. His books sold more than...

Small boy at a funeral: "What a week. A rabbit AND a Grandad..."

A lot of people said a lot of things to me (not all complimentary) when I was in I.T. We all developed a thick skin in the support...

"Try to understand how they feel - put yourselves in their place. Imagine you are in a foreign country with no money, possessions or...

Give credit to my favourite paper the i On Thursday 24 September, Simmy Richman gave us a treat of what in the UK we call 'Colemanballs'...

The things that kids say... 'I helped my Dad in the garage. He let me hit some nails in with his hamster.'

I have not yet attempted to source an agent or publisher. For me, self-publishing was the obvious route to take as a debut novelist. I...

Try this next time you're in the office with a few colleagues. Ask someone to stand at the front and sing (or hum) the theme tune to the...

After spending almost 6 months writing the book, the decision is taken to self-publish. (see previous blog about self-publishing). As...

Finally got it published. Wednesday 16 September 2015. Debut novel. Great feeling. Could it be That Way : Living with Autism by Michael...

Well done to Kerry on her new book, 'The Black Country'. She self-published her first novel, 'The Chameleon Room' in 2008 and also an...

Would you believe it. West Midlands Police are being forced to drive to emergencies without sirens dues to cash cuts (Stourbridge...

The quick answer - control and speed. As a debut novelist, I want to control what happens and I am not sure that a traditional publisher...